The Faculty Factor: Developing Faculty Engagement with Living Learning Communities

Colleges and universities foster sustainable faculty involvement in living learning communities (LLCs) through evidence-based research, practical examples, and voices from the field. The book demonstrates that faculty are key to creating equitable, engaging, and sustainable LLCs in diverse higher education settings. Chapters delve into both the micro-level experiences of individual faculty and the macro-level campus-wide planning that positions LLCs as a meaningful learning experience for students. The book is divided into three sections: envisioning a future of faculty-student engagement, capitalizing on faculty and residential life partnerships, and serving as a resource for new and seasoned faculty-in-residence. The editors look toward the future of faculty involvement in LLCs and explore pathways for both expanding and deepening faculty involvement.

Format: Hardback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 05 January 2023
Publisher: Stylus Publishing

This comprehensive guide explores the vital role of colleges and universities in fostering sustainable faculty involvement in living learning communities (LLCs). Drawing upon evidence-based research, practical examples, and insightful voices from the field, this volume serves as a valuable resource for faculty members serving in various capacities within LLCs, as well as for student affairs practitioners collaborating with faculty in residential environments, and for administrators developing new and revising existing LLC programs.

The book underscores the crucial role of faculty in creating equitable, engaging, and sustainable LLCs across diverse higher education settings. Chapters delve into both the micro-level experiences of individual faculty members and their families, as depicted in the vignettes at the beginning of each chapter, as well as the macro-level campus-wide planning that positions LLCs as a meaningful learning experience for students.

The book is organized into three sections. The first section envisiones a future of faculty-student engagement that meets the unique needs of new-majority students and faculty through intentional planning and forward-thinking models of faculty engagement. Campus culture and administrator involvement play pivotal roles in creating residential spaces where equity and inclusion are prioritized among students and faculty.

The second section outlines strategies for maximizing the potential of faculty and residential life partnerships to foster successful LLCs. Authors focus on key areas of LLC development, including collaborative programming, co-developing LLC curricula, fostering broad campus partnerships, and establishing the conditions for effective faculty-student engagement.

The third section serves as a valuable resource for both new and seasoned faculty-in-residence (FIR) who seek to enhance their understanding and effectiveness in their roles within LLCs. It provides insights, best practices, and practical tips to support FIRs in their work with students, promoting student success and well-being within the residential learning environment.

In conclusion, this practical resource offers a comprehensive exploration of the ways in which colleges and universities can foster sustainable faculty involvement in living learning communities. By providing evidence-based research, practical examples, and valuable insights from the field, this book empowers faculty members, student affairs practitioners, and administrators to create inclusive and transformative learning environments that empower students to achieve their academic and personal goals.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781642672527